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Pygmalion

Act 1

by George Bernard Shaw

Foul weather brings a common flower girl, note-taker, and gentleman together. The note-taker and the gentleman reveal their identities to one another.

Beowulf

Chapter 36

by Francis Barton Gummere

Northanger Abbey

Chapter XI

by Jane Austen

An early morning rain prevents Catherine’s scheduled walk with Eleanor and Henry Tilney. Around noon, John Thorpe, Isabella, and James show up at her door again, with a plan to visit Bristol. Catherine refuses at first, thinking that Eleanor and Henry may still show up, but John entices her by telling her they will visit a castle and in any case, he saw Henry Tilney driving away in a carriage earlier that morning. Catherine joins them, somewhat reluctantly.

Main Street

Chapter 8

by Sinclair Lewis

A conversation with Vida greatly affects Carol. Will reassures her that everyone likes her, but advises her to purchase goods from his patient's businesses.

Northanger Abbey

Chapter XIV

by Jane Austen

The morning arrives with no fresh invitations from James, Isabella, and John. Catherine goes on her walk with Henry and Eleanor. The Tilneys discuss the landscape in terms of drawing, and Catherine soon finds herself out of her element.

Grimm's Fairy Tales

The Three Languages

by Grimm Brothers

A count's son uses his newfound talents to become successful.

More Jataka Tales

“The Hawks and Their Friends”

by Ellen C. Babbitt

A family of hawks has friends who save them.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 1, Chapter 12: My Great Idea

by Hugh Lofting

Tommy suggests an arrangement to Doctor Dolittle. The doctor tells of the mysterious naturalist, Long Arrow.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Part the Sixth

by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Phantom voices question the what is driving the ship forward. As the voices disappear, the Mariner awakes to find the crew glaring at him. The ship approaches shore.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 1, Chapter 15: I Become a Doctor's Assistant

by Hugh Lofting

The Stubbins' household prepares for dinner with the doctor. Tommy's parents and Doctor Dolittle discuss Tommy's possible life as a naturalist.

The Tragedy of MacBeth

Act 1, Scene 5

by William Shakespeare

Lady Macbeth receives a letter from her husband reporting recent events. Lady Macbeth has plans of her own for Macbeth.

Babbitt

Chapter 17

by Sinclair Lewis

The wealthy Eathorne's approval of George's suggestions gives him great pleasure. George's standing in the church continues to increase.

Babbitt

Chapter 28

by Sinclair Lewis

George's relationship with Tanis takes a toll on his marriage, while his liberal opinions put him at odds with his friends.

The Age of Innocence

Part 2, Chapter 24

by Edith Wharton

Newland and Ellen's time together gives them the chance to catch up.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 21: Parting

by Anna Sewell

With the departure of the master's wife, Black Beauty's easy life in Birkshire begins to change dramatically.

Seven O’Clock Stories

“Nineteenth Night: Wienerwurst’s Brave Battle”

by Robert Gordon Anderson

On Jehosophat’s birthday, he receives a pony and a dog-cart. Wienerwurst and a bad dog get into a fight and both dogs are injured, but Wienerwurst recovers.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 9: “The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A man knocks on Watson’s door early in the morning and he discovers he has a missing thumb from a murderous attack in the night. They resolve to go see Sherlock Holmes about the case.

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

Chapter 6: “The Mangaboos Prove Dangerous”

by L. Frank Baum

The vegetable people don’t want “meat people” around and drive the group towards a pit despite the Wizard’s magic tricks.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Chapter I: Down the Rabbit-Hole

by Lewis Carroll

Alice, bored by her sister's reading, follows a passing rabbit down a hole.

Florida Trails

Chapter XXII: “Into the Miraculous Sea”

by Winthrop Packard

The narrator discusses Palm Beach, the pioneers, and the ocean.

The Mystery of Cloomber

Chapter X: “Of the Letter Which Came from the Hall”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Mordaunt Heatherstone sends a note to Jack telling him that they have promised their father that they will not leave the house until after October 5th.

The Professor

Chapter 15

by Charlotte Brontë

William learns more of his student, Mdlle. Henri, and decides his opinion of Mdlle. Reuter has changed.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 7: Which Once More Demonstrates the Uselessness of Passports as Aids to Detectives

by Jules Verne

Detective Fix informs the consulate of his suspicions regarding Phileas Fogg.

Hamlet

Act 2, Scene 2

by William Shakespeare

Claudius and Gertrude hope that visitors will help with Hamlet's mood. Claudius receives news from Norway. Polonius, believing he has discovered the cause for Hamlet's madness, attempts to have a conversation with him. The arrival of the acting troupe gives Hamlet the opportunity to devise a trap for Claudius.

Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories

“The Story of Wylie”

by John Brown

A story about a sheepdog named Wylie that helped farmers in the market with her expert herding skills.